Direct Support Professional - Per Diem I - Spencerport

Lifetime Assistance•Rochester, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lifetime Assistance – Direct Support Professional – Per Diem I Make an Impact. Create Joy. Shape the Future. At Lifetime Assistance, our mission is to foster independence, dignity, and respect for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Working with us goes beyond just a job—it’s a chance to transform lives, including your own.

Requirements

Compassion, patience, dependability, and respect for others.
Ability to follow individualized care plans and maintain required supervision levels.
Basic computer skills for documentation and communication.
Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
Flexibility to work at various sites and shifts as needed.
Ability to lift/move up to 35 pounds and perform physical care responsibilities.
Maintain certifications in SCIP-R and First Aid/CPR (training provided).
Must pass required background checks and clearances (SCR, fingerprinting, SEL, MHL).

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in human services or direct care.

Responsibilities

Provide respectful personal care including bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, and meal support.
Support individual goals, independence, and skill development while promoting community inclusion.
Implement individualized plans including IPOP, SAP, BSP, and PONS.
Maintain accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Ensure health, safety, dignity, and well-being at all times, reporting concerns immediately.
Foster positive communication with individuals, families, co-workers, and supervisors.
Drive agency vehicles to transport individuals to appointments, programs, or community outings.